Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

US-KS-Lenexa

• Category:
  Accounting/Finance
• Position Type:
  Regular Full-Time

KGPCo is the go-to partner to Communications Service Providers. Our customers rely on our extensive range of network solutions and services to help them build, maintain, and transform networks that connect the world.

The communications industry is evolving every day and we are at the frontline of these innovations. From ground to cloud, the work we do is transforming networks and impacting communities nationwide. It's work that happens because of our motivated teams of doers and problem solvers.

Our Core Values define how we do business:

• The Customer is Everything.
• Relationships Matter. All of Them.
• Question Things. Take Action.
• Work Hard. Work Smart. Enjoy the Experience.
• Growth Mindset.

It's not just a job - it's a step in your career!

SUMMARY

The FP&A Director is a hands-on finance leader who partners with business and functional leaders to improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making. This role converts complex financial and operational data into clear insights, builds scalable reporting and analytical tools, and communicates recommendations effectively to audiences at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, long-range planning, and monthly performance reporting, including clear variance analysis and identification of business drivers.
• Develop and maintain financial models, scenarios, Power BI dashboards, and management reporting that support growth, margin improvement, cost management, working capital optimization, and other strategic decisions.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to translate financial results into actionable recommendations, challenge assumptions, and influence business outcomes.
• Prepare and present concise, executive-ready analyses and presentations for senior leadership, while adapting the message for financial and non-financial audiences.
• Use Power BI and advanced Excel capabilities to improve data visualization, automate recurring analysis, and expand self-service reporting.
• Apply accounting knowledge to ensure analyses are accurate, appropriately reconciled, and consistent with financial reporting requirements.
• Improve FP&A processes, reporting controls, data quality, and forecast accuracy; coach and support team members and cross-functional partners as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical role, with demonstrated ownership of planning, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and efficient use of large or complex data sets.
• Power BI experience, including development of dashboards, visualizations, and decision-support reporting.
• Strong analytical, financial, and accounting skills with sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to connect operational activity to financial results.
• Demonstrated success presenting to and influencing employees, business leaders, and executives across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a multi-business, distribution, telecommunications, supply chain, and/or services environment; familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems; experience leading process automation or reporting transformation initiatives; and an MBA, CPA, CFA, or other similar advanced degree or…